Karnataka JD(S) MLA H D Revanna found himself in hot waters as he was arrested by a Special Investigation Team following the rejection of his anticipatory bail plea in a kidnapping case that had ties to sexual abuse allegations against his son, Prajwal. The arrest of Revanna took place at his father's residence, JD(S) supremo and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda's house, and he was taken to the SIT office thereafter for further investigation.
This case, registered in Mysuru, involves Revanna, a former minister, and his close associate Sathish Babanna, who were both accused of allegedly abducting a woman. The complaint was lodged by the woman's son, who also made serious allegations against Prajwal Revanna, accusing him of sexual abuse along with the JD(S) candidate for the Hassan Lok Sabha seat. The arrest of Babanna had already taken place in connection with this case prior to Revanna's arrest, adding more layers to the ongoing investigation.
According to police sources, the woman was believed to have been kidnapped to prevent her from giving testimony against Prajwal in the case that had sparked off with the serious allegations of sexual abuse. The developments in this high-profile case have attracted significant attention, shedding light on the complexities and legal proceedings surrounding these disturbing accusations involving a prominent political figure and his family members.